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CityCouncil | 2021-04-20 | 7 | (21-252) Laura Cutrona, Alameda, discussed the killing of Mario Gonzalez; stated thoughts and prayers are more harmful when not followed with action; questioned the nature of the call that initiated the fatal interaction, how Mr. Gonzalez was deemed as the potential suspect of a theft and was there use of force; stated that she will pose the questions to Alameda Police Department (APD); urged Council to release the body camera footage immediately, initiate an impartial investigation and implement two recommendations from the Police Reform and Racial Equity Committee by June 30, 2021: mental health first responders and a paid Police Oversight Committee. (21-253) Michael Tal, East Bay Democratic Socialists of America, stated the tone of the meeting has been embarrassing; discussed the killing of Mario Gonzalez and the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin; stated militarized policing is a disease and is affecting the entire Country; Council must invest in people and social services and the funding must come from the APD budget; urged implementation of the mental health first responders program and release of the body camera footage. (21-254) Debra Mendoza, Alameda, discussed the results of the Derek Chauvin and George Floyd case; expressed concern about the press release issued by APD regarding the death of Mario Gonzalez; stated Alameda needs more information, transparency and immediate community oversight; urged the body camera footage be released; stated body cameras do not prevent State sanctioned violence; the City needs mental health first responders by July 1, 2021; urged Council take immediate action and make changes. (21-255) James Bergquist, Alameda, expressed concern about the direction the City is headed related to racial justice; stated it is not lost on people that the conviction of Derek Chauvin coincides with issues Alameda is currently facing; the time is pivotal for the City and Country; discussed APD's armored vehicle sale, an armed white man threatening the public, and the death of Mario Gonzalez; stated transparency is crucial; urged release of the body camera footage. (21-256) Janani Ramachandran, discussed killings of 2021 and Mario Gonzalez; stated that she is demanding justice and transparency; the conviction of Derek Chauvin means nothing when there has been more than 1,000 people killed by Police since George Floyd's death; urged the immediate release of body camera footage, initiation of an independent investigation, development of a non-police program to respond to mental health calls and ensure Officers involved are on leave with disciplinary measures. (21-257) Jenice Anderson, discussed the killing of Mario Gonzalez; stated that she takes issue with APD's repeated use of the words "scuffle" and "suspect;" 27-year olds do not die of a medical emergency from a scuffle; details about the alleged crime are not known; no possible threat is worth a human life; the Sherriff's office and the District Attorney are not impartial or independent; if an independent investigator is sought, the community should be involved in selection; the recommendations from the Police Reform Committee are imperative; the City is not a leader on policing. (21-258) Venecio Camarillo, Alameda, stated the incident with Mario Gonzalez is appalling and the Press Release factors are off-putting; discussed the statement provided by the City; stated the medical emergency induced came from the Police due to either excessive force or the use of a deadly weapon; earlier versions of the Press Release do not state a weapon was used; Mario did not deserve to die; the Officers involved are continuing to be paid while under Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 April 20, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-04-20.pdf |